Demand Planning Analyst

Vickerstock; Castlewellan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Exposure to operational strategy projects

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Demand & Production Analyst in Castlewellan to enhance operational efficiency within their food manufacturing client.

This role involves managing production schedules, analysing operational data, and supporting stock and demand planning activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Career progression and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production schedules.
• Analyse production and operational data.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate material requirements.
• Produce KPI reports on efficiency and service levels.
• Support forecasting and demand planning activities.

Skills

Analytical capability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Problem-solving capability

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well‑established food manufacturing business to recruit a Demand & Production Analyst for their growing operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and commercially minded individual to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where data, planning, and operational efficiency are central to business success.

The successful candidate will play a key role in production scheduling, stock planning, reporting, and operational analysis to ensure customer demand is achieved efficiently and cost-effectively.

What you will receive

• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement and operational strategy projects

Your day to day

• Creating and managing daily and weekly production schedules
• Analysing production and operational data to support business decisions
• Monitoring stock levels and coordinating material requirements
• Working closely with production, warehouse, procurement, and commercial teams
• Producing KPI reports relating to efficiency, waste, downtime, and service levels
• Supporting forecasting and demand planning activities
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Maintaining accuracy across planning systems and reporting tools
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation
• Previous experience within production planning, supply chain, operations, or data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills across operational teams
• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable